Rod Shegem, a seasoned Racing Director, blogs about his hobbies and interests.

Some travel-worthy cities seem to get skipped over by tourists naturally. Perhaps they have a bad rap from the past like Detroit which suffered from post-recession urban blight. Others may have needed a facelift to renovate and create more green spaces. Still, others could be overshadowed by closer, larger cities. Whatever the reason, here’s a […]

Group and family traveling pushes individuals out of comfort zones by spending time in a new destination. Go another step further to test mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and street-smart limits by traveling alone. Solo travel forces the individual to learn more about him or herself in a sink-or-swim situation with no safety net. If the […]

Some people would love to travel but do not have the chance. Those that have watched a good travel documentary know that it is almost as satisfying as traveling in person. Travel documentaries are about visiting distant and sometimes dangerous places in the world that would usually be hard to go to. Those that want […]

At first glance, winter is a harsh and unforgiving season. Life seems to be buried underneath a mountain of snow and ice, and the chill in the air causes us all to stop and pause. When we stop and pause, however, we notice the quiet beauty that is all around us in winter. Whether you […]

Despite the fact that only 3 out of 1000 passengers have to deal with lost luggage, there are plenty of horror stories to go around. All it takes is one mistake for your vacation or business trip to turn into a disaster, and taking measures to prevent the worst from happening doesn’t have to be […]

Museums are not limited to their realms of traditional art, nature, and history. Their collections can vary widely, and there are indeed some exciting museums that challenge the stereotypical establishments. Below are just a few of the unique museums to be found in Southern California. Velveteria Housing an impressive array of painted velvet, the Velveteria […]

Made famous for its impressive groves of towering trees, the Sequoia National Park is a popular destination for a good reason. Following its discovery and the subsequent harvesting of its plentiful lumber supply, the Sequoia National Park became only the second national park, preceded by Yellowstone. With more than 600 miles of land within its […]

With navigation systems and long-range communication devices, the need for lighthouses to guide ships safely into shore has indeed decreased. However, lighthouses still provide both function and aesthetic satisfaction to those who witness them. Below are just a few of the stunning and historically rich lighthouses found in California. Point Sur Lighthouse Located on a […]

The summer months often seem to encourage vacations, but whether you prefer adventure or beach lounging, autumn is the ideal time to travel for many hot locations. Below is a short list of some places to consider visiting this November. Charleston, South Carolina Peak tourist season for Charleston stretches into November, but don’t let that […]

California contains a medley of gorgeous landscapes for nature lovers to indulge. While the first thing that may come to mind when you think of California is a sunny day on the beach, California has some of the best peaks and desert canyons for hiking. There are hundreds of trails you can hit to experience […]